GYNECOLOGIST IN FOREST HILLS, QUEENS
WHAT IS GYNECOLOGY?
Gynecology is a type of medical specialty that focuses on reproductive women’s health. As a multispecialty practice, Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic provides preventive services to identify early signs of problems that can impact a woman’s reproductive health, such as pelvic pain, STDs, breast pain, and more.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON GYNECOLOGIC PROBLEMS?
Women face many unique health concerns, including:
OVARIAN CYSTS
An ovarian cyst is a fluid-filled sac that can develop either on or in one of your ovaries. While most ovarian cysts typically go away on their own, others can cause pain, discomfort, and bloating that require medical intervention.
ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING
Frequent bleeding or spotting outside of your normal menstruation can be signs of abnormal uterine bleeding. Unusually heavy periods can also be abnormal.
CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN
Chronic pelvic pain typically occurs below your belly button, in your pelvic region. Pelvic pain is perfectly normal during menstruation and even during ovulation. However, chronic pelvic pain lasting for six months or more can be an indicator of an underlying issue, such as an ovarian cyst, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, or even cancer.
BREAST LUMPS
Your breasts may feel tender and lumpier than usual right before your period, but lumps outside of this time sometimes indicate a benign cyst or even breast cancer.
WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON GYNECOLOGIC SERVICES?
Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic offers a variety of gynecology services at their offices. During your appointment, your provider may perform the following:
BREAST EXAM
A breast exam helps detect abnormal lumps in your breasts to identify early signs of breast cancer and other diseases. During this checkup, your provider performs a visual and physical examination of your breasts.
PELVIC EXAM
During a pelvic exam, your provider performs a physical checkup of your reproductive organs. When you arrive for your visit, you lay down on the exam table and place your feet in stirrups while your physician uses special medical instruments to inspect your vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes, uterus, and ovaries.
STD SCREENING
Untreated STDs, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can negatively impact your reproductive health. To ensure you remain healthy and free of disease, MAR Primary Care provides routine STD screenings.
CONTRACEPTION COUNSELING
Contraceptives help prevent unplanned pregnancies, but it’s important to talk to your Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic provider before deciding which type is right for you. Your doctor can provide helpful information on the effects of birth control pills, condoms, contraceptive rings and shots, IUDs, and more.
Schedule an appointment with Musculoskeletal Wellness Clinic by calling the office or booking a visit online today.
